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Family-owned for decades, the Lake Lodge was one of the first accredited hotels in Colombo. But it’s no nostalgia act. Taru Fonseka, the designer and event planner whose family ran the hotel all those years, has taken the reins, and in 2009 totally reinvented it as Taru Villas - Lake Lodge, a budget-friendly boutique hotel in a style that’s at the same time totally contemporary and authentically Sri Lankan.

Where’s the lake? It’s not some secluded retreat up in the hills, but Beira Lake, right in the city, not far from the U.S. Embassy, the Prime Minister’s residence, and Galle Face Beach. But here on the lakeside, Taru Villas’ setting feels secluded indeed — hard to believe you’re barely a mile from the city center.

The villas, naturally, play to this feeling of a private hideaway. Twelve double rooms come with king beds, rain showers, and air conditioning, and the garden suite adds a private terrace. And the hotel’s all-day restaurant serves Sri Lankan specialties as well as international fare, served on the terrace overlooking the lake. It’s a city hotel and a country getaway all in one — just the sort of stuff a memorable stay is made of.

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100% non-smoking hotel

24 hour medical assistance

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Free parking

Garden

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No pets allowed

Restaurant

Rooftop terrace bar

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Rates include - Daily breakfast, tea & coffee throughout the day and Wi-Fi. Rates are in US dollars.
Child Policy - Children up to 3 years sharing parent's bed will be on complimentary basis. Children between 3 to 6 years could share the parent's bed or have an extra bed (subject to the available room) at the rate of US$ 40.00 nett including breakfast. Children 6 years and above are considered adults.

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Hotel Amenities and Services

100% non-smoking hotel

24 hour medical assistance

Adjoining rooms

Bar

Free parking

Garden

Lounge

Luggage storage

No pets allowed

Restaurant

Rooftop terrace bar

Wake-up service

Need to Know

Rates include - Daily breakfast, tea & coffee throughout the day and Wi-Fi. Rates are in US dollars.
Child Policy - Children up to 3 years sharing parent's bed will be on complimentary basis. Children between 3 to 6 years could share the parent's bed or have an extra bed (subject to the available room) at the rate of US$ 40.00 nett including breakfast. Children 6 years and above are considered adults.

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